Greetings and Courtesy: Courtesy is important. Always say 'Bonjour' (good morning) when entering a shop or restaurant, and say goodbye with 'Au revoir' (goodbye). A 'Merci' (thank you) and 'S'il vous plaît' (please) will be greatly appreciated.

Tips (Pourboire): The bill ('l'addition') always includes the service charge ('service compris'). Tipping is not mandatory, but if you are satisfied with the service, it is common to round up the bill or leave 1-2 euros per person in a restaurant as a gesture of gratitude.

Public transport: The high-speed train (TGV) network is excellent for connecting major cities quickly. For regional routes, TER trains are efficient. In Paris, the metro is the fastest and easiest way to get around. Buying tickets in advance is usually cheaper.

Meals: Restaurants usually have defined service hours: for lunch ('déjeuner') from 12:00 to 14:00 and for dinner ('dîner') from 19:30. Outside of those hours, it can be difficult to find an open kitchen, although brasseries usually have continuous service.